Pelargonium x Hortorum Novita "Regal Geranium" Mixed Colours 17cmPot

Geranium Pelargonium Regal ‘Novita’

Botanical Name

Pelargonium × hortorum ‘Novita’

Common Names

• Regal Geranium
• Pelargonium
• Bedding Geranium

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Product Description

Pelargonium Regal ‘Novita’ is a stunning bedding plant prized for its large, vibrant, and showy blooms in shades of pink, red, purple, or bi-colours. With upright growth and elegant foliage, it is ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and patio displays. Known for its long flowering period and robust growth, this regal geranium adds bright, eye-catching colour to South African gardens with minimal effort.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 35–45 cm
• Spread: ± 30–40 cm
• Growth habit: Upright, bushy, clump-forming

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Flowers best in full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Watering: Moderate
  • Allow soil to dry slightly between watering; avoid waterlogging
• Climate:
  • Thrives in temperate and subtropical regions
  • Sensitive to frost; protect or bring indoors during cold periods
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
  • Regular feeding promotes larger, more vibrant flowers

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Flowering Season: Late spring through summer
• Dormant Season: Winter (growth slows; sensitive to frost)
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Ideal for colourful bedding, borders, and container displays
  • Performs best with well-drained soil, regular watering, and full sun exposure